[WEBTOON] Editor

WEBTOON; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WEBTOON is looking for a strategic and experienced Editor to lead the creative and commercial success of WEBTOON Originals in El Segundo, California. This role involves elevating overall editorial standards and nurturing creators with breakout potential.

The successful candidate will manage a slate of titles and contribute to diverse content initiatives, showcasing strong leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving abilities. Join WEBTOON and shape the future of visual storytelling!

Qualifications

• Experience in editorial roles for media or entertainment.
• Proven track record of developing high-potential stories.
• Ability to mentor and elevate junior editorial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial direction for WEBTOON Originals.
• Identify and nurture creators with breakout potential.
• Contribute to strategic content initiatives across the US division.

Skills

Strong editorial vision

Deep understanding of webcomic medium

Creative problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Editor to take a key leadership role in shaping the creative and commercial success of WEBTOON Originals. This position requires a strong editorial vision, deep understanding of the webcomic medium, and the ability to identify and develop high-potential stories.

A successful Editor will be a strategic force and creative leader, consistently improving title performance through sophisticated editorial input, identifying and nurturing creators with breakout potential, and strengthening scalable editorial frameworks. You will contribute to a diverse and commercially strong Originals slate and demonstrate the leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills needed to elevate the entire Content organization.

Our Editors are responsible not only for managing a slate of titles but also for elevating overall editorial standards, mentoring assistant editors, and contributing to strategic content initiatives across the US Content division.